7 Things You Didn't Know About Dry Eye Management

Dry eye is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. There are still many misconceptions about dry eye and its treatment despite its prevalence.

Here are seven things you may not know about dry eye management:

1. Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears are not of the right quality. This can cause pain, redness, irritation, and blurry vision.

2. Dry eyes are often caused by long screen time, lack of sleep, smoking, and exposure to wind, sun, dust, or air conditioning. It can also be caused by certain medications, such as antihistamines and decongestants.

 3. Aged people, mainly above 60, experience some dry eye symptoms. Also, Females may experience dry eye syndrome because of hormonal changes due to pregnancy, birth control pills, or menopause.

4. Regular use of contact lenses could also cause dry eyes. Eye surgeries like LASIK can reduce tear generation in your eyes and cause dry eyes.

 5. Patients can treat dry eyes with artificial tears, lubricating gels, and ointments. In chronic cases, prescribed eye drops are a common treatment used to keep eyes moist even when the eyes are fine.

6. Dry eye treatment is necessary, and in serious cases, if not treated properly on time, it can damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.

 7. We can prevent dry eyes by some self-care tips such as limiting your screen time, blinking more often, and giving rest to your eyes regularly, especially when working on laptops, tablets, and computers regularly. Everyone should thoroughly remove eye makeup before sleeping.

Consult with our optometrist near you if you are experiencing any symptoms of dry eyes syndrome before it worsens, and take proper treatment and care.

Yorkdale Eye Care offers dry eye management in North York. Book an appointment with our Yorkdale optometrist today!